Port Blair, Dec. 11: The District Level Centre for Women (DLCW), South Andaman, under District Administration, South Andaman conducted an awareness programme at Public Health and Wellness Centre, Ferrargunj on 9-12-2020. The programme was aimed to disseminate information about central government schemes and programmes. This programme also aimed to mobilise communities and society to bring about the necessary changes in attitude, behaviours and beliefs about the gender equality. The programme was attended by ante natal mothers and general public. The women centric schemes include Beti bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Dulari Scheme, One Stop Centre, Working Women Hostel, Women Helpline, Mahila Police Volunteer, Swadhar-Greh, Ujjawala, etc.

Along with the awareness of schemes, this programme also focussed on the seriousness of drug abuse, educated them about the menace of alcohol, drugs and substance abuse and how it has become a major social concern.